LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Gov. Mike Beebe says he would sign legislation outlawing Arkansas' death penalty - but a spokesman says the governor won't make it a part of his legislative package for this year's session.

The Democratic governor says his feelings on the death penalty have evolved since he took office in 2007. Beebe has signed four death warrants - but none was carried out because of various court challenges.

Beebe made the comments Wednesday in response to a question at a meeting of the Political Animals Club.